1949 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 312 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1963 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Allard | Isuzu |
| Model | J1 | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |
